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8-bit-pixel-art-patterns

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8-bit-pixel-art-patterns skill from theorcdev/8bitcn-ui

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Skill Details

SKILL.md

Create pixelated borders, shadows, and effects for 8-bit retro components. Apply when building 8-bit styled UI components that need authentic pixel art aesthetics.

8-bit Pixel Art Patterns

Create authentic pixelated borders and shadows using absolute-positioned divs. These patterns are essential for the retro aesthetic of 8-bit components.

Pixelated Border Pattern

Use 9 div elements to create a pixelated border effect:

```tsx

{/ Corner pixels /}

{/ Edge segments /}

{/ Side borders /}

```

Pixelated Shadow Pattern

Add depth with pixelated shadows:

```tsx

{variant !== "outline" && (

{/ Top shadow /}

{/ Bottom shadow /}

)}

```

Icon Button Pattern

Smaller, self-contained pixel borders for icon buttons:

```tsx

{size === "icon" && (

{/ Top/bottom full bars /}

{/ Side segments /}

)}

```

Dark Mode Considerations

Use CSS custom properties or dark mode variants:

```tsx

```

Key Principles

Use rounded-none - Remove all border radius from base components
Fixed pixel sizes - Use consistent pixel values (1.5, 3px) for retro feel
Absolute positioning - All border elements are absolute within relative container
Dark mode colors - Use ring or foreground with dark variant for contrast
Conditional rendering - Only show borders for appropriate variants (not ghost, link, icon)